In her first role since starring alongside Angelina Jolie in “Maleficent,” Elle Fanning is taking a stab at a much more dramatic role as a trans teen in “About Ray.”

In the film, Ramona, played by Fanning, begins transitioning into Ray. As Ray’s identity begins to take shape, his mother, father and grandmother are all deeply affected by his transition. While he begins to come to terms with who he is, Ray realizes that he might find a greater challenge in understanding within his own family.